Preview: Aker Leather Nightguard Compact

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posted on January 9, 2022
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Aker Leather Nightguard Compact

Aker Leather has a line of belt slide holsters for light-bearing guns, the Nightguard series, and the new Compact version (Model 147C) is scaled-down particularly for use with smaller carry pistols.

Composed of premium cowhide, in either a black or tan finish, the Nightguard Compact is offered to fit a variety of Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson and Springfield semi-automatics, as well as a selection of popular Streamlight, Surefire and Viridian light models.

The suggested retail price is $73. For more information, visit akerleather.com.

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